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Daisy Communications Strikes Long-Term Partnership with AllPoints Fibre Networks

Daisy Communications has signed a long-term strategic partnership with AllPoints Fibre Networks (APFN), securing access to a national full-fibre network through APFN’s aquila wholesale platform. With aquila, Daisy can instantly connect to millions of premises via a single, API-first platform—eliminating the complexity of managing multiple fibre networks. As part of the deal, Daisy will also … Read more

Freedom Fibre Appoints Lindsey Sutherland as Chief Operations Officer

Freedom Fibre has appointed Lindsey Sutherland as Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective 4th March 2025. Lindsey brings 30 years of experience in engineering and IT, with a background spanning the military, data systems, and telecoms. His career began with active service in Bosnia and Northern Ireland before founding a data systems business that supported transformation … Read more

CityFibre’s Big Year: Record Growth, First Profitable Year & Sky Partnership

CityFibre Reports Record Growth, First Profitable Year & Landmark Sky Partnership CityFibre has announced record-breaking results for 2024, marking its first full year of profitability alongside significant customer growth and a major strategic partnership with Sky. The UK’s largest independent wholesale fibre network continues to scale at pace, strengthening its position as the leading alternative … Read more

FullFibre and Zzoomm Announce Merger, Combining a Footprint of 600,000 Properties Passed

FullFibre and Zzoomm have agreed to merge, creating a new combined footprint of 600,000 properties ready for service and a customer base of over 65,000. This move positions the newly enlarged group as a serious player in the market, with plans for further expansion through mergers and acquisitions. Under the new structure, Zzoomm CEO Matthew … Read more

Netomnia, Brsk & YouFibre Achieve Milestone of 2 Million Premises Serviceable in 2024

Netomnia, in collaboration with Brsk and YouFibre, has announced their full-year 2024 results, highlighting significant growth and solidifying their position as the UK’s second-largest alternative network provider. The group’s rapid expansion continues to reshape the broadband market, with a clear focus on scaling their retail and wholesale operations efficiently. Key Performance Highlights Jeremy Chelot, CEO … Read more

Copper Switch-Off Continues As Openreach Adds 165 New Areas to “Stop Sell” List

Openreach is accelerating its transition from traditional copper-based services to full-fibre broadband. As part of this initiative, Openreach has issued “stop sell” notifications in numerous exchange areas, ceasing the sale of legacy services where full-fibre is available. Understanding “Stop Sell” A “stop sell” is a policy implemented by Openreach to halt the sale of copper-based … Read more

Altnet Take-Up Steadily Grows Amid Shift Toward Profitability, New Eight Advisory Report Reveals

Eight Advisory UK has released its latest Take-Up Tracker, building on its May 2024 study, which highlights a gradual increase in Altnet penetration across the UK broadband market. For the first time, the report incorporates cohort analysis to provide deeper insights into market dynamics and performance. Despite the dominance of five major brands accounting for … Read more

LightSpeed and Neos Networks Join Forces to Expand Gigabit Broadband Reach

The altnet LightSpeed, has announced a strategic partnership with Neos Networks, one of the UK’s leading business connectivity providers. The collaboration is set to expand LightSpeed’s fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) and wholesale services, reinforcing its commitment to delivering gigabit broadband to underserved communities while strengthening its network infrastructure. With its advanced 10Gbps XGS-PON technology, LightSpeed ensures high-capacity, … Read more

Fibrenews Podcast – EP. 15 – Mark Pillow & Paul Gibbs – VoIP unlimited

In our latest episode, Jonny Rae sits down with Mark Pillow, Managing Director at VoIP Unlimited, and Paul Gibbs, Sales Director. Together, they explore how VoIP Unlimited is achieving impressive growth with their disruptive voice products and delve into the world of connectivity. The conversation covers several key topics, including the role of AI in … Read more

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